Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Cardiff.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Edinburgh to CardiffAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Edinburgh to Cardiff: Trip Overview
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Based on 39 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $92.00
Edinburgh to Cardiff Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $168To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $168 to $694 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2025-05-06.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Edinburgh and Cardiff is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cardiff.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cardiff, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Edinburgh and Cardiff compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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